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June 24: De-Worming a Cattle Herd
The Cattle Learning Center is focusing on de-worming a cattle herd. Dr. Bill Clymer from Fort Dodge Animal Health works at the Longview Animal Nutrition Center outside St. Louis, Missouri. He spoke to reporter Todd McCartney about the benefits of a good de-worming program on your operation. For more information visit: fortdodgelivestock.com.

 
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June 24: Tips on Protecting the Health of Your Herd
The health of your herd is important for your animals and for your bottomline.  Reporter Todd McCartney caught up with Dr. Kenton Morgan from Fort Dodge Animal Health to learn more about health protocols for the entire herd.  Visit: www.fortdodgelivestock.com/beef/beef.htm.


 
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June 24: Telling the Beef Production Story
It’s an important challenge for producers across the country: telling the beef production story.  NCBA’s Daren Williams has tips on how cattlemen can stand up, speak out and be heard.  For more information on telling the beef production story visit, BeefFromPastureToPlate.org.

 
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June 17: Controlling Horn Flies
It’s a sure sign of spring and summer: flies.  And the horn fly can take an economic toll on your operation.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen’s Todd McCartney had a chance to learn more in Texas.  For more information visit:  www.bayer-ah.com/livestock.cfm.


 
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June 17: DNA Markers for Marbling and Tenderness
Genetic tests for DNA markers associated with marbling and tenderness are now commercially available.  University of California Davis extension specialist Alison Van Eenennaam is a leader in DNA marker research and has more on its use in beef cattle selection.  For more information visit:
animalscience.ucdavis.edu                    www.ansci.cornell.edu/nbcec
www.beefimprovement.org


 
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June 10: Creating a Strong Mineral Supplement Program 
Cows require a balanced nutritional package of 14 essential macro and trace minerals.  And that’s just part of what makes a strong mineral supplement program an important part of your operation.  A mineral nutrition package can also have a positive impact on your operation’s bottom line.  To learn more about how to establish a mineral nutrition program on your operation – please visit: cattle.purinamills.com.

 
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June 3: Getting the Most out of Your Grazing Season
For many cattlemen, the 2008 grazing season will be as important as any in recent memory.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen’s Kevin Ochsner had a chance to learn more about accomplishing grazing goals from some of the experts at Dow AgroSciences. 
For more information, visit www.RangeAndPasture.com.


 
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June 3: Maximizing Productivity of Range and Pasture Feed
Spring is a time for renewal.  This year, it’s especially true for our pastures and rangeland.  Managing feed costs, recovering from drought and rebuilding hay reserves are just a few factors that should give us reason this spring to focus on maximizing productivity and usability of our most efficient feed source.  Reporter Kevin Ochsner had a chance to learn more from some of the experts at Dow AgroSciences. For more information visit www.RangeAndPasture.com.


 
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June 3: Effective Techniques to Control Brush
As cattlemen across the country know all too well, there is no shortage of production problems to worry about these days.  But in the battle against brush, there are some effective techniques cattlemen are using on their land.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen’s Brian Baxter traveled to west Texas to learn more about busting brush.  For more information see these links:
 · Brush Busters (Cedar)  
 · Brush Busters (Chinese Tallow)  
 · Brush Busters (Cut Stump)  
 · Brush Busters (Greenbriar)  
 · Brush Busters (Huisache)  
 · Brush Busters (Macartney Rose)  
 · Brush Busters (Mesquite)
 · Brush Busters (Pricklypear)
 · Brush Busters (Yucca)  
 · Complete CRP Solutions  
 · Individual Plant Treatment Guide  
 · Portfolio Detailer  
 · Spike 80DF Herbicide Fact Sheet


 
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May 20: Fort Dodge Animal Health Experts on Parasite Control - Part 1
Parasite infections are costly. In fact, they can cost your operation up to $200 per cow/calf pair each grazing season in both performance and animal loss. It's really a problem you can't afford to ignore. For more information visit: www.fortdodgelivestock.com


 
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May 20: Fort Dodge Animal Health Experts on Parasite Control - Part 2
Experts from Fort Dodge Animal Health have tips on how to treat a variety of parasite problems on your operation.


 
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May 20: Fort Dodge Animal Health Experts on Parasite Control - Part 3
Parasite resistance is also a problem for cattlemen.  Fort Dodge Animal Health experts say resistance can be managed. 

Cydectin Resistance Brochure Final


 
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May 20: Fort Dodge Animal Health Experts on Parasite Control - Part 4
The experts from Fort Dodge Animal Health have some specific tips for you to follow when it comes to parasite control and resistance strategies. For more information visit: www.fortdodgelivestock.com.


 
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May 13: DowAgroSciences Experts Discuss Effective Techniques to Control Brush - Part 2
The experts from DowAgroSciences also have information on weed and brush control and renovation type programs.

Individual Plant Treatment Guide


 
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May 13: Dow AgroSciences Experts Discuss Effective Techniques to Control Brush - Part 3
Farmers and ranchers face some tough questions when it comes to managing their pasture.  For example, when is it the best time to treat and what products should I use?  The experts from Dow AgroSciences have answers.

Weed ID Guide-Milestone


 
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May 13: DowAgroSciences Experts Discuss Effective Techniques to Control Brush - Part 4
The experts at DowAgroSciences also have some important tips for success when it comes to managing your range and pastureland.  For more information visit:  www.RangeAndPasture.com.

Product Portfolio Detailer


 
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May 13: DowAgroSciences Experts Discuss Effective Techniques to Control Brush - Part 1
First, we hear from the experts about pasture management and pasture improvement as well as weed control. For more information visit:  www.RangeAndPasture.com.

Ranchers Guide to Weed-Brush Control


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